Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V159000 Reported July 2, 1979

Electrical system:fuse and recepticle:circuit brea

Coachmen Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 70 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V159000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
70
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 2, 1979

Defect Summary

The electrical package option may have been wired incorrectly or a circuit breaker omitted. Consequently, if a short occurs in the electrical line, the wire could overheat and lead to a fire.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with circuit breakers and are instructed to take them to the dealer for free installation. Any necessary repairs to the electrical package option will be done without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 79V159000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V159000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V159000?

NHTSA recall 79V159000 was issued by Coachmen Industries, Inc. on July 2, 1979. It addresses: Electrical system:fuse and recepticle:circuit brea. The recall affects approximately 70 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V159000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.